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# Alfred Aberdam (1894–1963)

## What is Alfred Aberdam’s work worth? {#value}

As of 3 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 92 auction results for Alfred Aberdam at 10 houses since 2011. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,105 including buyer’s premium (middle half $533–$2,741, n=6). The auction record is $11,951 for Atelier (2024, DESA Unicum). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.

**Top auction records: paintings, drawings & sculpture**

| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atelier, 1925 | Olej/płótno | $11,951 | DESA Unicum | Aug 2024 |
| 2 | In artist studio | Olej/płótno | $10,537 | DESA Unicum | May 2023 |
| 3 | NATURE MORTE AU BOUQUET | Huile sur toile | $7,684 | Artcurial | Apr 2016 |
| 4 | Young Girl | Oil on canvas | $6,900 | Tiroche | Jan 2018 |
| 5 | Potyczka ("Composition"), 1959 | Olej/płótno | $5,596 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2024 |
| 6 | Martwa natura z trąbkami, circa 1930 | Olej/płótno | $5,538 | DESA Unicum | Jun 2022 |
| 7 | Martwa natura z kwiatami i figurką, circa 1930 | Olej/płótno | $5,278 | DESA Unicum | May 2022 |
| 8 | Intimitée II, 1963 | Huile sur toile | $3,861 | Artcurial | Oct 2011 |
| 9 | Autoportret, 1927 | Olej/płótno (dublowane) | $3,273 | DESA Unicum | Nov 2020 |
| 10 | Alfred Aberdam | "Macierzyństwo" ("Maternité"), 1936 | Olej/sklejka | $3,248 | DESA Unicum | Mar 2025 |


**Median price by medium (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 52 | $708 |

**Median price by size (last 24 months, n ≥ 5)**

| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 24 | $1,142 |
| Small (under 50 cm) | 18 | $350 |

Data as of 3 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 92 results from 10 houses · [How we compute these figures](https://www.openingbid.art/methodology/price-data)


Alfred Aberdam is a Polish artist with 145 auction lots recorded since 2009, median price $773. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.

A work by Alfred Aberdam sold in 2026 for $1,284, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.

## What is a Alfred Aberdam work worth?

Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Aberdam work is $773.

The median Alfred Aberdam painting sells for $798 across 75 lots.

The median Alfred Aberdam work on paper sells for $214 across 5 lots.

Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Aberdam paintings typically sell for $612–$1,802 (the middle half of 31 sold lots).

Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Aberdam paintings typically sell for $264–$1,000 (the middle half of 27 sold lots).

Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

## Price breakdown by category

| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 111 | $798†‡ | $11,951 | 67.6% | 2025-09-30 |
| Works on Paper | 7 | $214‡ | $382 | 71.4% | 2026-03-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 7 | $10,537‡ | $11,951 | — | 2024-08-09 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

## Price by size

### Paintings

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 27 | $264–$1,000†‡ | $448†‡ | $3,273 |
| medium (50–120 cm) | 31 | $612–$1,802†‡ | $1,035†‡ | $11,951 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 5 | $1,232–$1,581†‡ | $1,580†‡ | $5,596 |

† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

### Works on Paper

| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| small (under 50 cm) | 5 | $106–$340‡ | $214‡ | $382 |

‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.

Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.

## Notable results

| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 2024 | $11,951 |
| Paintings | 2023 | $10,537 |
| Works on Paper | 2025 | $382 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $340 |

The highest recorded result in each medium. The full sale history is in the OpeningBid app (free sign-up).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Alfred Aberdam worth?

Across 88 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Alfred Aberdam work is $773. The median Alfred Aberdam painting sells for $798 across 75 lots. The median Alfred Aberdam work on paper sells for $214 across 5 lots. Medium (50–120 cm) Alfred Aberdam paintings typically sell for $612–$1,802 (the middle half of 31 sold lots). Small (under 50 cm) Alfred Aberdam paintings typically sell for $264–$1,000 (the middle half of 27 sold lots). Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a Alfred Aberdam painting?

Based on 75 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Alfred Aberdam painting is $798. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Alfred Aberdam's most expensive painting?

The highest price recorded at auction for a Alfred Aberdam painting is $11,951.

### What is the average price of a medium Alfred Aberdam painting?

Based on 31 sold lots, the median auction price of a medium Alfred Aberdam painting (medium (50–120 cm)) is $1,035, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is the average price of a small Alfred Aberdam painting?

Based on 27 sold lots, the median auction price of a small Alfred Aberdam painting (small (under 50 cm)) is $448, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.

### What is Alfred Aberdam's auction record?

Alfred Aberdam's auction record is $11,951, set in 2024.

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Data last updated 2026-11-03. OpeningBid tracks 15,596,131 auction lots from 579 auction houses, refreshed nightly.

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Historical auction data, not investment advice. Prices are premium-inclusive USD where the buyer's premium is recorded. Figures marked † are hammer prices (buyer's premium not included); ‡ marks a price whose basis is not yet verified. Non-USD results are converted at the sale month's rate.